Who wrote that song again?

I personally like to make it my business to know where songs came from originally. I have done loads of reading finding original songs that took me by surprise. This post is going to be more of an ongoing list that I will continue to update so feel free to come back after your first glance. Luckily, I am happy to provide this convenient list that will let every one of my followers feel like a music genius and impress every music lover they encounter! I organized the list seen below with the popular song on top and original artist below, enjoy! Feel free to send me a message or leave a comment if you have a song that’s origin story surprised you!

1. “Hard to Handle” by The Black Crowes
   • Otis Redding
2. “Landslide” by The Chicks
   • Fleetwood Mac
3. “You Really Got Me” by Van Halen
   • The Kinks
4. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
   • Dolly Parton
5. “Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
   • Judy Garland
6. “Surfin’ U.S.A.” by The Beach Boys (Rewritten Version)
   • “Sweet Little Sixteen” by Chuck Berry
7. “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley
   • Big Mama Thornton
8. “I’m Shakin'” by Jack White
   • Little Willie John
9. “Come Together” by Aerosmith
   • The Beatles
10. “You Don’t Own Me” by SAYGRACE, G-Eazy
    • Lesley Gore
11. “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis Presley
    • Carl Perkins
12. “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Guns N’ Roses
    • Bob Dylan
13. “All Along the Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix
    • Bob Dylan
14. “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse
    • The Zutons
15. “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles
    • The Isley Brothers
16. “You’re No Good” by Linda Ronstadt
    • Dee Dee Warwick
17. “Baby it’s Cold Outside” by Ella Fitzgerald or Al Hirt
    • Frank Loesser
18. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
    • Otis Redding
19. “Feeling Good” by Michael Bublé
    • Nina Simone
20. “Killing Me Softly” by Fugees
    • Roberta Flack
21. “Steppin Stone” by Minor Threat
    • The Monkees
22. “Hurt” by Johnny Cash
    • Nine Inch Nails
23. “Walkin the Dog” by Aerosmith
    • Rufus Thomas
24. “American Woman” by Lenny Kravitz
    • The Guess Who
25. “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
    • The Arrows
26. “A Change is Gonna Come” by Greta Van Fleet
    • Sam Cooke
27. “Make You Feel my Love” by Adele
    • Bob Dylan